Derby Talk

Derby Talk is a forum for Pinewood Derby, Awana Grand Prix, Kub Kar Rally, Shape N Race Derby, Space Derby, Raingutter Regatta and other similar races where a child and an adult work together to create a race vehicle and a lot of fun and memories

Here commercial providers of derby and regatta related goods and services can show off their wares, announce new products and/or advertise their website. Members can also discuss derby and regatta products/services here as well.

Hello my name is Craig, I'm an aerospace pattern maker by trade. My dad had a machine shop when I was growing up so I learned to use all the tools and used them to make pinewood derby cars. When my first born was 5 years old we entered into an awana grand prix race. I have my own shop with several CNC machines so I designed a car in CAD and had my daughter program it. She loved programming it and running our CNC router. This got me thinking, how can I bring that excitement for manufacturing to other kids and parents. I've just launched a website and have free video tutorials teaching how to get started in CNC manufacture of pinewood derby models using hobby CNC engraving machines on ebay.

I've just started but I have many new models and tutorials in the works so check back often and share and subscribe on my youtube channel and facebook. Currently I'm working on a new VAN collection including a certain black van with a red wing Let me know what you think and feel free to ask questions or drop requests on my site. Your support helps me continue to grow the site thanks. Here is a promo video.

Also of interest to those that do fun run races or outlaw races, we have info on creating your own custom pinewood derby wheels. This really sets off a model. Here is a link and a music video of creating a wheel.